Senate Leaves Ukraine Aid and Other Issues Hanging, Extends Vacation

The Senate concluded its year without delivering aid to Ukraine or reaching an agreement on border policy, setting the stage for policy and fiscal battles in 2024 as lawmakers fight for control in the upcoming elections. The failure to agree on military aid to Ukraine was a setback for Democrats, who had hoped to secure funding and address Republican demands for immigration policy changes. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer remains hopeful for a quick vote on an agreement next month. Congress also faces looming deadlines for funding the government and contentious fights over federal aviation safety policy and antiterrorism surveillance policy.